Switching object detection on/
off .................................................... 54
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 53
Receiving vCards ............................... 131
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 118
Reducing the volume
Switching announcements on/off
(COMAND) ....................................... 65
Reserve fuel level
Switching announcements on/off(COMAND) ....................................... 65
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 48
Road map
see Map (navigation)
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 88
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 65
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 64
Starting calculation .......................... 69
Route guidance
Canceling/continuing ...................... 88
Freeway information ........................ 86
General notes .................................. 84
Lane recommendations ................... 85
Off-road ........................................... 90
Traffic reports .................................. 91
S
Safety notesAudio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 179
Using the telephone ....................... 110
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 175
Overview ........................................ 172
Registering .................................... 171
Switching to ................................... 172
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 175
Memory functions .......................... 173
Music and sports alerts ................. 173
Notes ............................................. 170
Selecting a category ...................... 172
Selecting a channel ....................... 172 Tagging music tracks ..................... 174
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 182
Inserting ........................................ 182
Inserting/removing ........................ 182
Searching for a gas station
When the fuel level is low ................ 78
Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 51
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 167
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 119
Setting access data
Online and Internet ........................ 148
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 45
Setting the night design ..................... 38
Setting the text reader speed ............ 41
Setting the volume
Telephone calls ................................ 30
Setting the waveband
Radio ............................................. 167
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 208
Short message
see Text messages (SMS)
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 212
Daily forecast ................................. 212
Detail information .......................... 213
Information chart ........................... 212
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 213
Switching on/off ........................... 212
Weather map ................................. 215
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 30
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 208
Calling up the sound menu ............ 208
Equalizer ........................................ 208
Sound system
see Burmester
®surround sound system
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 135
Setting up ...................................... 134
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State/provinceSelecting .......................................... 68
Stop function
Video DVD .....................................2 05
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 168
Street name announcements
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 65
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 40
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 178
Via the device list .......................... 179
Via the main function bar ............... 178
System settings
Automatic volume adjustment ......... 45
Bluetooth
®....................................... 44
Date ................................................. 39
Importing/exporting data ................ 46
Language ......................................... 45
Text reader speed ............................ 41
Time ................................................. 39
Time zone ........................................ 39
Voice Control System ...................... 41
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 117
Adding a call .................................. 119
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 30
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 114
Call lists ......................................... 132
Call waiting .................................... 120
Calls with several participants ....... 119
Conference calls ............................ 120
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 112
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 116
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 135
Deleting messages ........................ 143
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details ............................................ 116
Downloading messages manually .. 137
E-mail ............................................. 135
E-mail requirements ....................... 135 E-mail settings ............................... 136
Ending an active call ...................... 121
Entering a number ......................... 117
Entering phone numbers ................ 117
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 114
Function restrictions ...................... 111
Functions available during a call .... 118
General notes ................................ 110
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 120
Making a call ................................. 117
Message conditions ....................... 135
Message settings ........................... 136
Operating options .......................... 111
Phone book .................................... 121
Reading messages ......................... 138
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 116
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 115
Redialing ........................................ 118
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 117
Safety notes .................................. 110
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 119
Setting up a speed dial .................. 134
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 119
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 115
Switching the microphone on/of
f..1 19
Tel ephone menu overview ............. 111
Text message condi
tions ...............1 35
Text message settings ................... 136
Text messages (SMS) .................... 135
Toggling ......................................... 119
Using the telephone ....................... 117
Writing e-mails ............................... 140
Writing text messages ................... 139
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 117
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 142
Calling up the settings menu ......... 136
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 136
Deleting ......................................... 143
Displaying details ........................... 139
12Index
Downloading manually ................... 137
Editing text templates .................... 141
Inbox .............................................. 138
Reading .......................................... 138
Reading aloud ................................ 139
Settings ......................................... 136
Storing sender in address book ..... 142
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 142
Using a phone number in the text .. 142
Using text templates ...................... 141
Writing ........................................... 139
Time
Setting ............................................. 40
Setting summer/standard time ....... 40
Setting the format ............................ 41
Setting the time ............................... 40
Setting the time zone ....................... 39
Setting the time/date format .......... 41
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 39
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 25
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 28
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 29
Character suggestions ..................... 27
Deleting characters ......................... 28
Entering a space .............................. 27
Entering characters ......................... 27
Gesture control ................................ 25
Handwriting recognition ................... 27
Operating the touchpad ................... 25
Overview .......................................... 24
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 29
Switching ......................................... 25
Switching input line ......................... 28
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 184
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 91
Real-time traffic report .................... 92
U
Updating the digital map .................. 102USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 184
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 182
see Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
V
Vehicle settingsCalling up ......................................... 50
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 201
DVD menu ..................................... 204
DVD's control menu ...................... 203
Full-screen mode ........................... 202
Function restrictions ...................... 202
Menu options ................................. 202
Notes on discs ............................... 201
Overview ........................................ 202
Overview of DVD functions ............ 204
Pause function ............................... 205
Picture settings .............................. 202
Playing conditions .......................... 201
Safety notes .................................. 200
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 205
Stop function ................................. 205
Switching to ................................... 202
Video menu ................................... 203
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 41
see Voice Control System
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 29
W
Weather map (SIRIUS)Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 216
Calling up ....................................... 215
Legend ........................................... 219
Moving ........................................... 215
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 216
Storm overview .............................. 220
Storm watch areas ......................... 219
Time stamp .................................... 219
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-
men
t C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
Introduction15
Z
Overview
Components
:COMAND display
;DVD changer or single DVD drive
;Single DVD drive
=Touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad)
?Controller
COMAND consists of:
Rthe display
The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels.
Rthe single DVD drive
Rthe buttons
Rthe controller
Rthe touchpad (for COMAND with touchpad)
Rports in the center console (2 x USB, SD card slot)
An iPod
®is connected via USB cable.
For COMAND with touchpad: the controller and touchpad provide two options for entering
characters and selecting functions.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
Media Interface (e.g. iPod
®), SD card, Bluetooth
®audio, 10.8 GB Media Regis-
ter on the hard drive
-Music search using all media
RSound system
You can select from two sound systems:
-Standard sound system
-Burmester®surround sound system
20Overview
Overview and operation
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry using keyword search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city mod-
els
-Personal POIs and routes using SD mem-
ory card
-Navigation functions, e.g. Drive Informa-
tion
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google Local
Search™, destination/route download,
Facebook, Google Street View™, stock
prices, news and much more
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-WiFi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
-WiFi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the custom-er's mobile phone
RSIRIUS Weather
-Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g.
rain radar data, storm characteristics
and the track of tropical cyclones (hurri-
canes, typhoons)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, such as ambient light-
ing, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Climate control functions, such as cli-
mate mode, perfume atomizer and aux-
iliary heating
-DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive pro-
gram)
RFavorites button
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller or on the
touchpad
Display
General notes
!Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may then temporarily
switch off completely.
Overview
:Status bar with displays
;Cover view (if available)
Overview21
Overview and operation
=Main display field
?Climate control status display
The example shows media playback in SD
memory card mode.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has
a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is
a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfiber cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT and LCD displays. Do
not apply pressure to the display surface
when cleaning it, as this could cause irrever-
sible damage to the display. Then, dry the
surface with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could dam-
age the display surface.
22Overview
Overview and operation
Buttons and controller
Overview
:Navigation button
;Radio button
=Media button
?Telephone and address book button
AVehicle and system settings button
BBack button
CFavorites button
DAdjusts the volume or mutes
ESwitches COMAND on or off
FController
Example shown with touchpad
Back button
You can use the %button to exit a menu or
to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Overview23
Overviewand operation